A rapid test usually produces results in up to 20 minutes. In comparison, results from the commonly used HIV-antibody screening test, the EIA, are not available for one to two weeks. There are currently four rapid HIV tests licensed for use in the United States:
OraQuick® Rapid HIV-1 and Advance HIV-1/2 Antibody Tests, manufactured by OraSure Technologies, Inc.
Reveal™ G2 HIV-Antibody Tests, manufactured by MedMira, Inc.
Multispot®, manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories
Uni-Gold™ Recombigen®, manufactured by Trinity Biotech.
The availability of these tests may differ from one place to another. These rapid tests are considered just as accurate as the EIA. As is true for all screening tests (including the EIA), a positive test result must be confirmed with an additional specific test before a diagnosis of HIV infection can be given.
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